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Email from ESTC says I didn't apply for semi and final tickets originally but invoice I have from last year proves otherwise.

57671564 — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 22:38:28 GMT

I applied for semi and final tickets through the ESTC back in 2019 and I was successful before the pandemic hit and all our tickets were cancelled. I've still got the invoice from UEFA to prove it.

Strangely, I just received an email from the ESTC saying I didn't apply for the semi and final back in 2019.

I applied for easy access tickets so I wonder if that is why?

Anyone else have the same issue?

Cat2 Block 504 for nearly 350 euros

58636147 — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:21:28 GMT

Just got my tickets.Can’t see how that can be right.

Moving ticket app to a new phone.

55072135 — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 09:45:30 GMT

I have a new phone and I want to install the app on it. I'm really reluctant to delete it from my old phone as I already have my tickets for the final on there.

Can't find anything on UEFA about lost/stolen/broken/new phones.

Ticket sale - well that went smoothly!

55023365 — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 12:08:55 GMT

Entered code bang on 1.00pm and it went straight through.

Ticket purchased within about 4 minutes.

Roll on Wednesday.

Sale Window 3/Group 3

62883686 — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 08:39:10 GMT

Anyone know if this is the same thing?

Had the email saying:

“Based on the original number of members who applied back in 2019 we do not expect this sale to extend to ‘Group 3’.” which is then followed by “ Members entered into Sale Window 1, 2, and 3 are guaranteed a ticket until 1pm on Monday 5 July. Only members purchasing during Sale Window 1 are guaranteed a Fans First ticket.”

Just trying to figure out whether I’m guaranteed a ticket or not.

Anyone else not get tonight's email from the Travel Club?

55039824 — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 21:37:54 GMT

I received the email about semi-final tickets but my daughter didn't. Anyone else in the same boat? If our experience of the last 16 is anything to go by it probably means no access code and another afternoon on the phone to the FA to get it sorted out.

Sales Window 1

55004658 — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 22:54:08 GMT

The email from the Travel Club says members in Sales Window 1, who must apply between 1 and 4 pm on Sunday July 4th, are guaranteed a Fans First Ticket.

Does this mean that a member can still apply for a higher category ticket if he/she wants to, but it would be scaled down (or up) if that particular category is not available. So I am assuming that if it is being scaled down, then it would reduce to Fans First if no other ticket in a lower category is available. So you would at least be guaranteed a ticket for the match, even if it is Fans First.

It's a long time since I completed my original application, but I'm pretty sure I ticked the box to receive higher or lower category tickets if those I applied for were no longer available.

Rules for travel to Copenhagen

55796515 — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 11:40:11 GMT

Just thinking ahead if/when we fail to beat the Czechs on Tuesday. Do we have to self isolate once in Denmark?

I'm getting my 2nd jab on Monday, does this mean anything yet?

Wembley Final and Semi-Finals at risk

59239772 — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 08:19:37 GMT

According to newspaper reports this morning, there is a risk that the final and semi-finals of Euro 2020 may be moved to Budapest. The issue is the same one which resulted in the Champions League final being played in Porto instead of London : UEFA wants quarantine exemptions for their officials, sponsors, broadcasters and VIPs.

It shouldn't be any surprise that UEFA is negotiating for exemptions. The only disappointing thing is that they are not also demanding exemptions for any fans who have tickets to these matches. The government has been crowing about how they are going to allow 50% crowds for these matches but they seem to be oblivious of the fact that most of the tickets have been bought by johnny foreigner. Considering that the last chance to back out of the tickets and get refunds was before the UK government confirmed their country entry conditions and published which countries were on which list, ticketed fans will have spent hundreds of euros on tickets which they are unlikely to be able to use. And the participating teams are not going to be able to sell out their 'follow my team' allocations, except for the home nations.

Not only has Hungary got less restrictive entry conditions, but Budapest will allow full crowds.

The government's argument would be that, if they allow exemptions in these circumstances, then holidaymakers are going to demand the same exemptions.

Parking - Green Man

55225949 — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:05:04 GMT

Does anyone know if the Green Man are open for parking during the Euros? I can't seem to get hold of anyone on the current numbers and the events page hasn't been updated since 2020. Thanks.

Shambles!? Who's to blame?

55224487 — Fri, 14 May 2021 10:12:39 GMT

Loads of threads on here and FB blaming the FA and UEFA for low allocations.

Haven't seen anyone blame the government though. Surely they're the ones have let us down more than anyone!

EURO 2020 ... in 2021

55071220 — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 15:40:02 GMT

The schedule for 2021 has been published.

At first sight it looks like it has been replicated precisely ... https://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Download/competitions/EURO/02/64/21/93/2642193_DOWNLOAD.pdf

Copenhagen 50/50 chances of hosting euros

56842594 — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 04:07:05 GMT

According to a couple of articles I read Copenhagen say they have a 50/50 chance of hosting the euros as they are one of the city’s due too host the Tour de France, also read Hampden could possibly step in and host more games due too Bilbao and Rome venues also behind doubtful , all host city have to inform uefa by 30th April if they can host the competition in 2021..

EURO 2020 BALLOT RESULTS MOST ASKED QUESTIONS!

58558596 — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:32:07 GMT

Everybody is talking about their Euro 2020 application result (and some of you have been looking for answers!)

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general ballot instead of travel club ballot

58197329 — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 16:27:49 GMT

has anyone else been told they are in general ballot instead of travel club ballot?

I have, despite doing everything correctly and having a copy of my application which shows my membership number.

did it exactly the same way as my mate who has got tickets.

UEFA said isn't their fault.

I cant get in contact with ESTC.